IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY NOTES
February 18, 2015
The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your forefathers when
He said through Isaiah the prophet: Go to the people and say,
“You will be ever hearing, but never understanding;
You will be ever seeing, but never perceiving.” Acts 28:25-26
PASTA FOR PENNIES CAMPAIGN began last week and will run through February
20th . Bring in your loose change and deposit it in your class collection box. The class
that raises the most money per student will receive a lunch at the Olive Garden
Restaurant. Funds raised benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
SPRUCE LAKE- The deadline for the last Spruce Lake payment is March 2nd . Please
make sure that all payments are in by that time.
IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE – We have been advised by a CPA that tuition is not tax
deductible. For this reason we do not send out tuition tax statements. If you wish a tax
letter you must notify Mrs. Reiff in writing. Payments to the Extended School Program
can be deductible. Tax statements for the Program were sent out at the end of January.
WHAT SCRIP DO YOU HAVE ON HAND?- These are the following SCRIP cards
we have in the office for sale: ShopRite, Acme, Dunkin Donuts, Wawa, Walmart,
Giant, Giant Eagle, Pathmark, Wendy’s, Starbucks, Darden, Panera Bread, and Bath
and Body Works. Please note that there are limited quantities and are available on a
first come, first serve basis. The Scrip Order form was sent home last week if you wish
to place an order for items that we do not have on hand.
GOT PICTURES? – The yearbook is in need of pictures. If you have any, please feel
free to send them via e-mail to Mrs. Cortes at [email protected]. Thanks for
all of your help in order to make our yearbook a success.
YEARBOOK ADS- To offset the cost of our yearbooks, we provide space for local
business to place an ad. If you or anyone you know has a business and might want to
advertise in our yearbook. Please request a copy of a letter that you can pass along to
them. The costs are; business cards-$15, quarter page-$25, half page-$50 or whole
page- $100. Remember, this is also a tax-deductible expense.
Please let us know if you or someone you know might be interested in this offer. Thank
you for your support.
CHAPEL –Mr. Puls lead our morning worship last week. He let us know that God lifts
us up as the wind on eagle’s wings.
NEW STUDENT TESTING – We have begun new student testing. If you have an
interest in any of the grades for another child please call the office to sign up for the
testing. Limited space is available in many classes – don’t delay.
REGISTRATION ALERT- Registrations for the 2015-2016 are now being accepted.
This financial commitment holds a place for your child in next year’s class. The
registration fee is $100.00 per child, if paid on or before Monday, March 2nd. DUE TO
THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WE WILL NOT HOLD ANY SPACE PAST
THIS DATE.
The Extended School Program also continues to accept registrations for next school year.
The fee is $20 per child if paid by March 2nd.
STUDENT COUNCIL –Student Council is selling water, and juice, ice tea for $1.00.
Girls in grades 4 – 8, the Father/Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, February 27 in
Fellowship Hall from 7 – 10PM.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING- Do you realize that money is not
utilized by prospective parents because they do not fill in the application and turn it
in on time? Applications for the Children’s Scholarship Fund, Philadelphia for students
entering grades K-8 are now being accepted by the organization. The deadline is March
1st 2015. The easiest and quickest way to submit an application is online at
www.csfphiladelphia.org. Only families who are awarded scholarships will be notified in
mid-March. Hard copies of the application are available in the office.
FOX CHASE FARM HAPPENINGS - Gardening to help others. Last year 2500
pounds of produce was donated to area food
banks.
Call 215-728-7900.
Maple Sugar Day- March 7th Noon to 4PM
Admission: $3.00
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH- Don’t forget that if you do not have a home
church, Immanuel Lutheran Church would welcome the opportunity to become your
church. Immanuel offers worship at 10 AM and 7 PM. Sunday School for children 3
years through 6th grade is held during the 10 AM service. We look forward to greeting
you.
ALL IN THE FAMILY LUNCH- It’s time to order for next month. Please make sure
you have your orders and payments in by February 25th.
Immanuel Church
Chili Dinner
Saturday, February 21st
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Mild and Vegetarian available(with
fixings to spice it as hot as you like!)
Includes salad, cornbread, dessert
and beverages
Adults $8; Under age 12 $3; Age 3
and under free
See Gene or Vickie for tickets or
available at the door
Donations of desserts welcome
Snow/Ice Date February 28th
PTL Wednesday Notes
2/18/15
PARENT TEACHER LEAGUE (The PTL)
The PTL is designed to have teachers and parents working together for the benefit of the student. By your
child attending Immanuel Lutheran School, YOU are automatically a member of the PTL. The PTL thrives
off of parent participation through volunteering, fundraising and fellowship.
Hello PTL and Happy Wednesday!!!! 
Upcoming Fundraisers
 Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy – February 2
nd
– February
th
20
This is the last week to get your orders in. all orders are due this Friday, Feb. 20th.
 Read-A-Thon – February 17th – March 6th
The Read A Thon was a scheduled to start yesterday but, because of the weather
pledge sheets and envelopes are being sent home today. Each student is being
asked to participate by reading as many books as they can, while seeking pledges
from family and friends for their achievements. Encourage and support your
reader during this three week event. More detailed information to follow.

Spirit Night @ Chick-Fil-A – Wednesday, February 25th
MAR YOUR CALENDARS!! The ILS, PTL is having a fun filled “cook free
night” at Chick-Fil-A, located at 9711 Roosevelt Blvd in the Whitman Square
Shopping Center from 5-8pm. In addition to great food and fellowship, there will
be games, prizes and an indoor playground. Please bring attached flyer in order
for our school to receive the credit. Hope to see you there!
Regularly Scheduled Events
 PTL Meetings – Every 1st Monday of every month
PTL meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7pm in the lunchroom.
Various topics are covered ranging from: status of fundraisers, upcoming events,
teacher’s requests, planning fellowship activities, volunteering efforts and
presenting new ideas. These monthly meetings provide the time for teachers and
parents to discuss the happenings in and around the school. Because every parent
is a member of the PTL, it is important to try to have at least one member of your
family attend these meetings. You will receive useful information while
remaining abreast of what’s going on.

School Store – Open every M,W,F from 8am-8:30am (only if a parent
volunteer is available)
The school store offers, new school logo gym t-shirts and sweat shirts, various
school supplies, snacks, fun trinkets, and FREE gently used uniforms. *We also
have NEW ILS MERCHANDISE!!! Although it’s a small store, the kids truly
enjoy it. Come see for yourself. Monies raised help support the needs of our
teachers. Volunteering at the store will take about 40 minutes of your time in the
morning (open at 8am, close at 8:30am) WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF
VOLUNTEERS, PLEASE CONSIDER.
Volunteer Schedule
Pizza Lunch
2/20/15 - Michelle Braga
2/27/15 - Bill Surman
3/6/15 - VOLUNTEER NEEDED
School Store
2/18/15 - VOLUNTEER NEEDED
2/20/15 - VOLNUTEER NEEDED
2/23/15 - VOLUNTEER NEEDED
2/25/25 - VOLUNTEER NEEDED
2/27/15 – Julie Ristine
Cup Cake
2/20/15 - LaToya Thornton, Michelle Braga (2)
2/27/15 - Emily Savino, Diana Godfrey, Gloria Colon
3/6/15 - LaToya Thornton, Marie Wakefield, Brian Clark
3/13/15 – Shirley Slade- Butler, Knud Kristensen, Laura McNamee
If you’re interested in volunteering for any of the above events, click on one of the links
below. If you’re unable to, or are having trouble logging on, please contact Danielle
Gentle.
PIZZA: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FABA82EABFE3-pizza
CUPCAKES: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C044FABA82EABFE3-cupcake
SCHOOL STORE: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FABA82EABFE3-school
ILS-PTL on Facebook:
The PTL has a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/IlsPtl/400324916698889 on which there are links to all the signups on signupgenius.com
and a google calendar containing all important school and PTL functions. Updates and
reminders are also posted on here. Please like the page to get these updates.
PTL BOARD:
President: Danielle Gentle
[email protected] (267) 304-4789
Treasurer: Ken Musser
Secretary: Ken Musser
[email protected]
You can email the entire PTL board at: [email protected]
Spirit Night for Immanuel Lutheran
School
Wednesday, February 25th
5:00pm-8:00pm
Join us at Chick-fil-A of Whitman Square for a
Spirit Night. In addition to great food and
fellowship, there will be games, prizes and an
indoor playground. Invite friends, family,
neighbors and colleagues to help make this
event successful. Please present this flyer and
we will receive 15% of sales.
9711 Roosevelt Blvd  Phila, PA 19111  (215) 969-3455
GERTRUDE HAWK
EASTER CANDY SALE
 Easter is right around the corner.
 Help your family, friends and
neighbors prepare by sharing
your Gertrude Hawk catalog with
them.
 Be sure to keep it close by.
 Prizes available to all sellers
Sale Begins: Monday, Feb. 2nd
Sale Ends: Friday, Feb.20th
Candy Arrives: March 20th